lamps are optimized to higher ambient temperature than T8 lamps, offering up to 111lm/W luminous efficacy. The peak lumen output can be reached at approximately 35°C. The elevated optimum temperature results in additional energy saving versus T8 lamps in typical indoor lighting applications.
Standard T5 lamps can be easily replaced with the new T5 Watt-Miser™ lamps in the existing lighting applications, since new electronic control gears are not required. These new lamps from GE enable even less than 6 months payback time.
GE is committed to fight against climate change. The T5 Watt- Miser™ lamps will contribute to the global effort to reduce CO2 emission. One lamp can save 1.2-5.0 kg carbon dioxide per year depending on the type. So in addition to the lower energy bill, millions of tons of CO2 could potentially be saved with this new lamp technology in Europe.